Teacher of Chemistry and/or Biology
Lochgilphead Joint Campus
Argyll and Bute
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,867-£34,887 per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2015
Job overview
Teacher of Chemistry and/or Biology
Term Time - Full Time, 35.00 hours per week
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to recruit a full time Teacher of Chemistry and/or Biology to be based at Lochgilphead High School, Lochgilphead Joint Campus. This is a permanent post, 35 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday.
Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority, the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct, having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the main job activities.
Applicants should note that:-
- This post is suitable for job share.
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
- This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
How to Apply:-
- For information relating to the duties and the requirements of this post, please contact Ann Devine, Principal on 01546 602598
- For information on recruitment of this post, please contact a member of the HR Recruitment Team at recruitmentenquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk or telephone on 01546 604334, quoting the post reference ARB00265/CME00978
Argyll & Bute Council
Ref no: ARB00265
Closes: Saturday, 6th June 2015
Kilmory Campus, Lochgilphead, Argyll., Lochgilphead
About Lochgilphead Joint Campus
Why Lochgilphead Joint Campus?
Our pupils are fantastic – polite, friendly and fully engaged with their learning. They contribute significantly to the life of the whole campus and to the community and we enjoy warm and mutually respectful relationships between teachers and pupils. Our attainment is excellent, particularly at Higher and Advanced Higher and we were ranked 42nd in the Sunday Times list of the top 50 schools in Scotland this year.
We have a brilliant staff team where, again, relationships are strong and very supportive. New members of staff are made very welcome and there is lots of help and advice for the practicalities of re-locating to mid-Argyll. Our campus is now 10 years old but the facilities remain first class and we have a good ICT infrastructure to support teaching and learning. We invest in staff CPD and put raising attainment at the heart of our improvement agenda.
Schools in Argyll and Bute benefit from close links with the central Education Management Team. Every school has a link Quality Improvement Officer who meets with staff and visits regularly to offer advice and support. There is a clear vision for education in the authority – our children, their future – and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Staff welfare and health and wellbeing are also given priority and a culture of trust prevails.
Staff come to Lochgilphead and stay in Lochgilphead, setting down roots, creating families and becoming part of a lovely community. Why don’t you give it a try?
Living in Mid-Argyll
Mid-Argyll is a beautiful area, with much to commend it historically and culturally, from the standing stones in the majestic Kilmartin Glen to the vibrant local arts scene which fully utilises our unique landscape and environment. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits abound – sailing, kayaking, hill-walking, cycling, running, horse-riding – and there is a strong commitment to traditional music and dance which permeates our communities.
Property prices are generally competitive and there is a good stock of social housing, although waiting lists are to be expected. Lochgilphead and the surrounding areas are great places for families – largely safe, friendly and welcoming, with many local events and activities in which to become involved.
Another advantage is our proximity to Glasgow – exactly two hours door to door, so day trips for shopping, cinema visits or concerts is more than manageable. Oban is about forty minutes away and has good shopping and leisure facilities.
Argyll is a tourist destination and there are some excellent opportunities within easy travelling distance such as the Portavadie Marina and Spa which is a great day out. For foodies, destinations abound, from the long-established Crinan Hotel to the Kilberry Inn, made famous by a review in a national newspaper by the redoubtable Tam Cowan!
More Information
Please visit our website for more information about the campus:
Local estate agents
Stewart Balfour and Sutherland : www.sbsproperty.co.uk
Argyll 4 Sale: www.argyll4sale.net
Nursery providers
Riverside Rascals: www.riversiderascals.co.uk
Badden Farm – please see Argyll and Bute Council website: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Transport
West Coast Motors: www.westcoastmotors.co.uk
Scottish Citylink: www.citylink.co.uk
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